On: Would You Let the I.R.S. Prepare Your Taxes?

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> It seems to me an altogether more sensible approach to have them make available the records they have for me

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

If the IRS has any documentation on you, it's available on the web. This includes notices, etc. sent out.

[justinsb → 15155]

But not until you've filed the tax return that requires those documents, right?

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No. If your employer has issued a W2, anyone has issued a 1099 to you (via SSN), or any other documentation has been sent to or from the IRS, it's there.

I used it this year to verify my tax filings.

[justinsb → 15155]

Wow - thank you for the tip! Going to double-check my own details now.